Chopra feels that franchises will have to break the bank to buy the likes of Hardik Pandya, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Deepak Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin and Shikhar Dhawan.
Chahar's bowling figures were forgetful as he conceded 125 runs in 28.1 overs in the first innings of the unofficial test and took just one wicket.
Ind vs NZ 2021: What makes things even more surprising is the fact that Chahar - who was in prime form in IPL - was preferred over the more experienced Yuzvendra Chahal for the T20 World Cup.
India also took a knee during their home series against England earlier this year.
The two arch-rivals have met each other five times at a T20 World Cup and 'Men in Blue' have won on all the occasions.
T20, Ind vs Aus: Chahar had been reverse-swept for a boundary and that is when Kohli walked up to him and suggested him field changes.
IPL 2021: Manjrekar pointed out how Kohli was unable to keep up with the momentum when the spinners came on in the middle-overs.
The selectors have gone for a compact side for the mega event of the shortest format of the game with few surprise exclusions and inclusions
India had won the inaugural edition in 2007 in South Africa under Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has been roped in as a mentor for the upcoming event starting October 17 in the UAE and Oman.
Team India Squad For T20 World Cup: The ex-Bengal stalwart picked Rahul Chahar ahead of Chahal and suggested Varun Chakravarthy as the alternative for Sundar.